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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.79, 11,204.19 and 4,352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.79, 11,204.19 and 4,352.31 is: 6,517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.79 : 11,204.19 = 4,352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.79/11,204.19 = 4,352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.79x = 11,204.19 × 4,352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.79x = 48,764,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,764,108.18/7,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,517.71

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